We would be happy to host you for a practical training at the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
While the biggest number of students we receive for practical training are students of veterinary medicine, we are open to students from most fields that we offer. The application procedure varies depending on the field (see below).
If you have any questions, please turn to our incoming student coordinator Ksenia Safonova at [email protected] .
Practical training at EMÜ
Our animal clinics host international exchange students every year and mostly during the summer months (June - September).
There is no deadline for applying for a spot at our clinics, we accept applications all year round and spots are given on first come first served basis. So the earlier you contact us, the more likely it is that you're accepted.
To apply, please send an e-mail with the following information to [email protected]:
- Your name and name of your home university
- What year of your studies will you be in during the training (students must finish their pre-clinical studies before the training at EMÜ)
- What training would you like to do? (small animals, equine, production animals)
- When would you like to come and for how long?
Please also attach your CV to the e-mail.
Currently, we don't have a list of practical training / internship positions available at our university.
If you are interested in conducting your training at our university, there are two options:
- You contact someone at the department / chair of your interest directly
- You contact the international office first and we pass on your request to the appropriate department
Either way, the information you should definitely include in your e-mail is as follows:
- Your name and name of your home university
- What are you currently studying?
- Why are you interested in doing your practical training at our university?
- In what field would you like to conduct your training and what would you like to do more exactly?
- When would you like to come and for how long?
Please also attach your CV to the e-mail.
Please send the request to [email protected] or directly to the appropriate department. You can check our institutes here:
Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Scienceslink opens in new page
Institute of Forestry and Engineeringlink opens in new page
Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Scienceslink opens in new page
Once you've found a supervisor here at EMÜ, inform the international office and we will help you with your paperwork and other practical matters.
Student experiences
EMÜ EQUINE CLINIC
Two months at the EMÜ equine clinic were full of valuable experiences and learning. Working with supportive specialists gave me hands-on experience, new knowledge and meaningful connections. This opportunity helped me grow both professionally and personally, while opening doors for my future.
Rugilė Janulevičiūtė
Erasmus+ trainee from Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, summer 2026
EMÜ EQUINE CLINIC
I had an incredibly fulfilling five weeks at the clinic. I especially appreciated many hands-on opportunities to practice my surgical and other clinical skills under the careful guidance of the interns and veterinarians and the discussions around current clinical cases from the stables were equally rewarding.
Petra Slavec
Trainee from University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, summer 2026For more information, contact
Ksenia Safonova
Specialist of Foreign Affairs
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